High-performance, cost-effective GPS time and frequency receiver introduced
Comtest Technologies, accredited southern African partner to Symmetricom – global leader in world leader in generation, synchronization and distribution of precise time and frequency signals - is proud to introduce the XL-GPS Time and Frequency Receiver. This high performance, cost-effective, GPS-based instrument generates precise time and frequency signals referenced to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It is a high-value, networked managed instrument and is an excellent solution for test and measurement, central timing systems, process automation, range timing and power industry applications.
As part of Symmetricom’s ultra precise model XLi time and frequency family of products, the XL-GPS offers cost-effective functionality and ease-of-use where the Xli offers modularity and extensibility through multiple option slots and modules.
At the XL-GPS core is a high performance disciplined oscillator. The internal, time optimized GPS receiver provides exceptional accuracy for time (< 30 nanoseconds to UTC) and frequency (better than 1x10-12). A high performance oven oscillator option is available for improved stability and holdover performance.
A robust time code reader synchronizes to an existing time code as an alternative or backup to GPS. Time codes supported include IRIG A, B; IEEE 1344, and NASA 36 in both amplitude modulated and DC level shift formats.
The XL-GPS generates signals to synchronize a broad array of time and frequency equipment. Standard outputs include a 10 MHz sine wave, and pulse rates from 1 pulse-per-second (PPS) to 10 mega-pulses-per second (MPPS). A time code generator output supports synchronization of remote devices.
Easy configuration, control and monitoring is provided with multiple user interfaces. The bright LCD front panel display and keypad supports a convenient interface with at-a-glance system status or time-of-day. The built-in network port supports remote operation via telnet and SNMP monitoring. Local control is supported via a serial port and an alarm output can drive an alarm monitoring system.
A number of options are available to extend the standard suite of functions to meet application requirements. The Network Time Server (NTS) option enables the XL-GPS to function as a Stratum 1 Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to synchronize networked computers and devices.
The XL-GPS can optionally function as a sophisticated measurement device to analyze frequencies and pulses. The Frequency Measurement (FM) option supports analysis of 1,5,10 MHz frequencies. The Time Interval/ Event Timing (TI/ET) option supports precise event pulse time tagging and time interval measurements with 5 nanosecond resolution.
An option module bay is available to extend the standard set of hardware outputs. The Expansion Module provides independent time code and pulse rate outputs. A 1,5,10 MHz/ MPPS module provides additional frequency outputs. A Multicode module supports a wide range of IRIG time codes.
The XL-GPS delivers advanced performance at a lower cost with a versatile feature set to meet the most demanding applications.
For more information please contact Comtest on 011 608 8520 or visit www.comtest.co.za